| Dallas | Aksum | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 169.80 | USD 21.58 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 11.50 | USD 15.00 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 2.00 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 2.91 | USD 1.08 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.38 | USD 5.00 |